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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.92, 319.38 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.92, 319.38 and 140.92 is: 211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.92 : 319.38 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.92/319.38 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.92x = 319.38 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.92x = 45,007.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,007.03/212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.38

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